Universal Preservation Hall
Interview by Niki Kaos. “Words Fall Short” is the newest album from tenor sax cat Joshua Redman. At times upbeat and wildly intricate, and other times atmospheric and moody, it’s a must-listen for jazz fans. And lucky for some of us, Joshua has the quartet on tour, playing mostly songs from the album, and adding […]
Words and Photography by Niki Kaos. Universal Preservation Hall (UPH) kicked off the 2025 Saratoga Book Festival with a deliciously fresh and captivating trio. Antonio Sánchez (drums), Béla Fleck (banjo), and Edmar Castañeda (harp) took the stage to bring their May 2025 debut album, “BEATrio,” to life. I never imagined the possibilities of those three […]
Words by Steven Stock. Billed as “Fifty Years of Songs and Stories: Solo and Acoustic,” Steve Earle’s performance in Saratoga Springs last Thursday seemed like a victory lap of sorts for the first hour or so. Armed at first with his trusty Martin acoustic guitar and some harmonicas, Earle opened with “Tom Ames’ Prayer” and […]
Orleans Acoustic Quartet Brings Harmonies and Heart to Universal Preservation Hall Words and Photography by Stephanie J Bartik. On May 2, 2025, the Orleans Acoustic Quartet took the stage at Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga Springs, NY, delivering a deeply nostalgic, musically rich performance to an almost sold-out crowd. With their signature harmonies and stories […]
Photo credit: Joan Osborne at the Egg, Albany, NY, 2022. Photo by Timothy Reidy. Words by Ian Losz. I would not label Joan Osborne a diva. She’s a star. A feet-on-the-ground kind of star. Though she may be firmly planted on this good earth, when she sings, she could easily be put up on a […]
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New Joan Osborne Dylan Tour & album: Aacclaimed, Grammy-nominated artist Joan Osborne will be performing in Saratoga Springs on April 10th at Universal Preservation Hall (ticket info). Osborne is touring in support of her forthcoming album, Dylanology Live (out April 25th on Womanly Hips Records). The recording features eight captivating performances of Bob Dylan songs chosen by […]
Saratoga Springs, NY (March 13) – Universal Preservation Hall is set to ignite with the electrifying sounds of Moonlight Benjamin, the powerhouse Haitian singer-songwriter whose unique fusion of voodoo rhythms and blues-infused rock has taken the world by storm. The performance, presented as part of the Music Haven Passport Series, will take place 7:30 p.m. […]
The Outlaws Ignite Universal Preservation Hall with Southern Rock Mastery Words and Photography by Stephanie J Bartik. On March 6, 2025, the Outlaws brought their signature Southern Rock sound to the Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga Springs, NY, delivering a powerhouse performance in a venue as unique as their music. Once a historic church, the hall has […]
SARATOGA SPRINGS (Feb. 28) – Universal Preservation Hall continues to activate its spaces in innovative and exciting ways with The RESET, an immersive take on a “sound bath,” created and performed by renowned singer and sound healing artist Davin Youngs. Audiences are invited to experience UPH like never before, bringing their yoga mats, pillows, and […]
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